Some mineral salts are also used as anti-caking agents in food products. They help improve the texture of certain foods as well, especially the meats. They are used in food products like beer, soft drinks, frizzy drinks, confectionery items, ice cream, baked goods, jelly, cheese, breads and canned foods.
Piasa is an unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Piasa is located on Illinois Route 16 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Shipman. Piasa has a post office with ZIP code 62079. References
The first settlement in what was to become the village of Piasa was made in 1835 by George Parker who came from Greyson County, Kentucky, with his wife and baby daughter. He filed claim for land on section 29 and his home was located on the east side of the Alton road a few hundred yards south of Piasa Creek.